Your Norfolk. Your Life. The Official City of Norfolk Newsletter.

Volume 7 | February 2019

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community.

Norfolk Cares Center - Your Norfolk. Your Life.

Norfolk Cares Center: Your Point of Contact for Services, Requests & More

Request a city service, report a concern, seek information about Norfolk or follow up on a previous request with the Norfolk Cares Center!

Call: (757) 664-6510

Farewell to the Chief

After 40 years of public service, Norfolk Fire-Rescue Chief Jeffrey Wise will hang up his helmet on January 31st, 2019.

“Chief Jeff Wise embodies the definition of public servant. Throughout his 40 year career, he consistently demonstrated leadership, selflessness, a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to Norfolk citizens.” said Douglas L. Smith, Norfolk City Manager.

View a special video feature here.

Norfolk Theatre Festival

Fall in love with theatre!

Norfolk is one of the most theatre-rich cities in Virginia, a diverse community full of spirited audiences in venues large and small. The Norfolk Theatre Festival (February 14 - 17) will mark Norfolk’s role as a cultural destination and celebrate the performing arts organizations that enliven the scene here.

Discover the riches of the Norfolk theatre scene in a whirlwind weekend. Learn more here.

African American

History Month

This February, Norfolk Public Library recognizes African American History Month by offering a variety of special events and programs for all ages. Programming centers on the 2019 national theme, Black Migrations, and more closely examines the black experience of migration on a local level and its impact on the city of Norfolk from 1619 to the present.

Calling all college students: Interested in studying criminal justice?

Apply for a Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship. Sheriff Joe Baron will provide a letter of recommendation to a scholarship applicant who is a Norfolk student and plans to major in criminal justice at a Virginia college or university for the 2019-2020 school year. Click here to apply.

Live Norfolk

Brick By Brick: Lego Shipbuilding

February 2, 10AM - 4PM

Decker Half Moone Cruise Terminal

Attucks Jazz Club: Billy Drummond

February 9, 8PM

Attucks Theatre

Fashion Has Gone to the Dogs

February 10, 2PM

MacArthur Center's Center Court

Granby St. Bike Lanes Community Meeting

February 11, 6PM

Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

Your Input Is Needed

The City of Norfolk is in the process of redesigning its website to enhance the design, layout, functionality and the overall user experience. Participating in this survey will help staff understand what elements (services, images, layout, etc.) residents would like to see in the new Norfolk.gov.

The Historic Attucks Theatre:

The Apollo of the South

You are invited to the documentary screening, "The Historic Attucks Theatre: The Apollo of the South," on Friday, February 8 at 8PM at the Attucks Theatre.

Welcome remarks by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander and post-screening discussion moderated by WHRO Producer, Lisa Godley.

Doors open at 7PM.

Tickets are free, but required.

Visit Attucks100.com to reserve yours.

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